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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #47212 Journey begins
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
Every    journey    begins    with    a    single    step.'    We    might    adapt    this    proverb    for    the    16,000    km    Beijing    to    Paris    car    rally,    and    say    that    every    rally    begins    with    a    of    the    wheel.    From    China,    several    hundred    courageous    men    and    women    will    out    for    Paris    in    pursuit    of    what,    for    many,    is    likely    to    prove    an    impossible  .  Everybody    is    prepared    for    the    worst    and    expects    a    high    drop-out    especially    on    the    rally's    difficult    first    across    central    China    and    over    the    high    mountain    of    the    Himalayas.    

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Correct answer: turn

Explanation: The word 'turn' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a specific action related to the wheel, aligning with the context of starting a journey. It indicates the initial movement necessary for the rally, making it contextually appropriate.

Meaning: 'Turn' refers to the action of rotating or changing direction, particularly in the context of a wheel moving forward.

Wrong options:

  • revolution: Revolution implies a complete circular movement, which is less specific than 'turn' and does not convey the initiation of movement in this context.
  • circle: Circle is a noun that describes a shape rather than an action, making it unsuitable for describing the action of starting a journey.
  • rotation: Rotation suggests continuous movement around an axis, which does not fit the context of beginning a journey as effectively as 'turn'.
Correct answer: set

Explanation: The verb 'set' is appropriate here as it conveys the action of beginning a journey, fitting grammatically in the context of the sentence. It indicates the start of the rally, aligning well with the overall theme of embarking on an adventure.

Meaning: 'Set out' means to begin a journey or to start an endeavor, particularly in a purposeful manner.

Wrong options:

  • head: While 'head' can mean to go in a direction, it is less commonly used in this context compared to 'set out', which is a more established phrase for starting a journey.
  • move: 'Move' is too vague and does not specifically indicate the initiation of a journey as 'set out' does.
  • dry: 'Dry' does not fit contextually or grammatically, as it refers to the absence of moisture and does not relate to the action of starting a journey.
Correct answer: dream

Explanation: The word 'dream' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to an aspiration or goal that may seem unattainable, which aligns with the sentiment expressed in the sentence about pursuing something difficult.

Meaning: 'Dream' in this context refers to a cherished aspiration or goal that one hopes to achieve, often implying a sense of challenge.

Wrong options:

  • vision: 'Vision' typically refers to a mental image or concept, which is less emotive than 'dream' and does not convey the same sense of aspiration.
  • fantacy: 'Fantacy' is a misspelling of 'fantasy', which implies an unrealistic or imaginative scenario, making it less suitable for describing a serious pursuit.
  • hope: While 'hope' conveys a sense of desire, it lacks the depth of aspiration that 'dream' provides in this context.
Correct answer: rate

Explanation: The term 'rate' is appropriate as it refers to the frequency or proportion of drop-outs expected, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Rate' refers to a measure or quantity of something, in this case, the expected number of participants who will not complete the rally.

Wrong options:

  • number: 'Number' is too vague and does not convey the idea of proportion or frequency as effectively as 'rate'.
  • speed: 'Speed' refers to how fast something moves, which does not relate to the concept of drop-outs in this context.
  • frequency: While 'frequency' could work, it is less commonly used in this context compared to 'rate', which is more idiomatic.
Correct answer: stage

Explanation: The word 'stage' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to a specific phase or part of the rally, aligning well with the overall structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Stage' refers to a distinct period or section in a process, particularly in the context of a journey or event.

Wrong options:

  • period: 'Period' is too broad and does not specifically indicate a phase of an event like 'stage' does.
  • time: 'Time' is a general term that does not convey the structured aspect of a journey as 'stage' does.
  • round: 'Round' typically refers to a circular movement or phase in a competition, which does not fit the context of a journey.
Correct answer: passes

Explanation: The term 'passes' is appropriate as it refers to specific routes or pathways through the mountains, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Passes' refers to mountain passes, which are routes through mountainous terrain, essential for the context of the rally's journey.

Wrong options:

  • crossings: 'Crossings' implies a place where one crosses over something, which is less specific than 'passes' in the context of mountain routes.
  • directions: 'Directions' refers to guidance on how to get somewhere, which does not fit the context of physical routes through mountains.
  • passages: 'Passages' is too vague and does not specifically refer to the routes through mountains as effectively as 'passes' does.

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